Quartz

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H315, H317, H318, H334, H350, H373, H413

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR002596

Physical hazards

Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Oxidizing solids Category 3

Health hazards

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2

Environmental hazards

Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 4

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302 - Harmful if swallowed H318 - Causes serious eye damage H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H413 - May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H350 - May cause cancer

Prevention

P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P262 - Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P284 - In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection

Response

P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P342 + P311 - If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Toxicity to Soil Dwelling Organisms Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors Contact with acids liberates toxic gas